Travel Alert issued for western and central North Dakota due to high winds

The North Dakota Department of
Transportation (NDDOT) and the North Dakota Highway Patrol have issued a Travel
Alertacross western and central North Dakota due to high winds. A Travel Alertmeans
conditions are such that motorists
can still travel, however high profile vehicles and long loads could be
impacted by today’s high winds. Blowing and drifting snow may
also occur due to the high winds.

During inclement weather,
high-profile, long-load type, and permitted overdimensional vehicles have
restricted travel. North Dakota law restricts movement for these vehicles when
wind or other conditions may cause the vehicle or attachment to swerve, whip,
sway, or fail to follow in the path of the towing vehicle.

The National
Weather Service has a High Wind Warning issued until 9 p.m. (CT).

All travelers are
encouraged to monitor road conditions as weather conditions occur and use
caution while traveling. For road information, call 511 from any type of phone
or go to the website: http://www.dot.nd.gov/travel-info-v2/​